Arizona Game & Fish Department *	U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary	Phoenix Sail and Power Squadron

The Arizona Safe Boating Council is a collaborative effort of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the United States Power Squadrons®. The objective of the Council is to enhance boating safety through education. This website contains information for the public boating safety classes offered by the Council member organizations and activities related to boating safety.

PUBLIC BOATING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

The 8-hour Arizona Game and Fish Department certified course, Boat Arizona, includes instruction in boat registration requirements, Arizona boating laws, equipment requirements, navigation rules, boat trailering, the State Waterway Marking System, alcohol and boating accidents, and more. Most insurance companies offer discounts on boat insurance for completing the class. Classes are added on a regular basis, call (602) 789-3235 for the most current information or to register.

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safely is a eight-hour, eight-chapter course designed to appeal to hunters, anglers, personal watercraft operators and other boaters who cannot find time for a full, comprehensive course. Boating Safely was developed by the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in cooperation with the U. S. Power Squadrons and Mosby Lifeline, and is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). It is also approved by most of the states which require formal instruction in order to operate a boat. The Auxiliary also offers the America's Boating Course.

For other courses offered to the general public, please get in touch with the contact person for course descriptions.

The United States Power Squadrons Squadron Boating Course® and Boat Smart® are designed to familiarized the student with the fundamentals of safe boating and and is certified by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). Subjects covered in the course are boat handling under normal conditions, types of boats and boating terminology, required and recommended equipment, boating regulations and navigation rules, lines and knots, adverse conditions and emergencies, charts and aids to navigation, piloting techniques (Boating Course only), marine radiotelephone usage, and trailer boating. Most insurance companies offer discounts on boat insurance for completing the class.

The Squadron Boating Course is structured for one night a week, two hours each session, and is completed in eight weeks. The Boat Smart is one night a week, two hours each session, for four weeks and includes the all the elements of the Squadron Boating Course except piloting and navigation.

Instruction is free. Although not required, course study guides and supporting materials are available for minimal costs.

MONTHLY CLASS SCHEDULES

For more information on the Council member organizations visit the web sites below.

Arizona Game and Fish Department
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary - Division 10
United States Power Squadrons - Phoenix Sail and Power Squadron

Arizona Safe Boating Celebration Home Page

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* The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities.If anyone believes they have been discriminated against in any of the AGFD’s programs or activities, including its employment practices, the individual may file a complaint alleging discrimination directly with the AGFD Deputy Director, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086, (602) 942-3000 or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N.Fairfax Dr., Suite 130, Arlington, VA 22203. If you require this document in an alternative format, please contact the AGFD Deputy Director as listed above or by calling TTY at (800) 367-8939.

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